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Comey says seashells post was political speech, not a threat, as he presses judge to dismiss charges

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Former FBI Director James Comey is urging a judge to throw out federal charges against him.

WATCH: Trump defends his economic policies and tariffs during Michigan visit to General Motors

By Will Weissert, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Trump argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing even as many businesses contend that the sweeping tariffs he’s imposed against Canada and the rest of the world have hurt the state.

From a Kyiv bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains her shift on Russia's war in Ukraine

By Illia Novikov, Volodymyr Yurchuk, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

A close ally of President Trump, Loomer has reversed her longtime criticism of Ukraine and is urging fellow conservatives to be wary of Moscow’s propaganda, which she blames for duping large swaths of the American right.

Ken Paxton has survived years of scandals. Can James Talarico change that?

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas.

As Hegseth pursues a 'High-T' military, here's what to know about testosterone replacement

By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he plans to test U.S. service members’ testosterone levels each year. But when it comes to testosterone levels, optimization isn’t so straightforward.

Fact-checking Mullin's claim that foreign adversaries can access voting machines in U.S. elections

By Loreben Tuquero, PolitiFact

Mullin’s comments about foreign adversaries accessing voting machines reflect concerns that security and election technology experts have long had. But so far, there’s no proof of such attempts.

Brooks and Marcus on the Iran conflict becoming a 'forever war'

By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Ruth Marcus of The New Yorker join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the economic and human toll of the Iran war, the U.S.-Saudi nuclear energy deal and Trump-allied election deniers…

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WATCH: Trump says Venezuela is 'not ready yet' for elections after U.S. ouster of Maduro

By Associated Press

“They’re not ready yet for the elections, but at some point they will be,” Trump said before mentioning the country’s prowess in the Miss Universe pageants once he owned.

Democrats select South Carolina for their first 2028 presidential nominating contest

By Joey Cappelletti, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

South Carolina has long been the first Southern contest and has served as a key test of candidates’ support among Black voters.

WATCH: Trump touts new nuclear reactors in his push to speed up domestic power

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump hosted executives from nuclear power companies Friday in the Oval Office to celebrate a new milestone in the White House’s push to accelerate the growth of nuclear power in the United States.